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- I am a legal secretary and have been working in this field since I was 18 so it's been about 30 years (OMG!). I worked for one attorney for 28 years and he sudddenly passed away in early 2007. I lost my best friend, boss and mentor in one unbelievable day!
I now work in a bankruptcy law office and I might say that I am "busier than a one-armed paper hanger", as my husband would say!!!
I have been in rescue for 14 years, having started with an all breed rescue here in Toledo, OH. I belong to English Springer Rescue America, Inc. (ESRA) (I LOVE all dogs but springers are my first love!!!) and National Brittany Rescue Adoption Network (NBRAN). We have fostered MANY dogs over the years and for me, it never gets easier letting them go. That being said, it is true that you have to give them up to a good home so you can save another! I have to keep reminding myself of that ALL THE TIME!
Currently, we own 7 (yes, SEVEN) dogs and are now down to one foster dog. I have two cats that I fostered 3 years ago (LONG story), but they did not like adoption events, didn't show well and never got adopted, so I guess they are here for life!
- Where is your own piece of paradise?
- My paradise is dogs. They give unconditional love, don't judge and are always there for you! My dream (winning the lottery dream) would be to open a doggie day care center! That way, I could play with dogs all day long!
- Who can we thank for bringing you here?
- Suzee
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- http://www.saintfrancisanimalsanctuary.org/index.html
The Animal Rescue Site
If you are an owner of a dog that belongs to a 'dangerous breed' category
and you also have a small child please take this as a warning.
Don't leave your dog with the child unattended under any circumstances.
Only a little moment was enough for the following to happen.
See the photo attached ....
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I recognized something deep in his eyes… It was still there, but hard to recognize.
His plea for help, though it was growing dim -
Searching to find himself, to know where he fit in.
Uncertainly he hid his face, why had he come to
This new place?
I noticed the fear, I noticed the pain
The defeat that he showed - he had lived in vain
Through it all I saw what could be…
I vowed at that moment he would come live with me.
I hoped I could help him, that it wasn’t too late.
For it had been a long time since he had so much on his plate.
Would he ever remember a happier time?
Would the shine ever cement itself back in his eyes?
Today he stands tall, his head up high
His tail…It wags and I let out a sigh.
No one would notice his past and his pain.
No one would know how long it took to regain.
Today he runs and he plays with such joy,
His coat has grown out, he’s such a handsome boy!
There is still much to learn, and much to explore -
Everything is so new to him and he’s such a good boy!
Such a joy to share with him each and every day,
To help him remember those happier days.
Days before pain when somebody cared,
Long before he had been so scared.
Yet through this journey I have found a new friend -
One who will teach me, who will love me to the end.
Together we have found someone on whom we can depend
And I have promised him -- Never again
Kansas Over Ninety Springer Spaniels Relinquished by Breeder December 2, 2008 : 6:15 PM English Springer Rescue steps up to help dogs in need Press release from ESRA During the week commencing November 24, 2008, English Springer Rescue America Inc. (ESRA) was called into action by the State of Kansas Department of Animal Health. A commercial breeder was unable to continue to care for the animals at their facility due to the downturn in the economy, illness, and fewer puppy purchases than expected. The Department of Animal Health accepted 98 dogs relinquished by this breeder. Our member Mark Samuel (Kansas Coordinator) was contacted and, along with Judy Manley (English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association (ESSFTA) National Rescue Representative), sprang into action to move 66 Springer Spaniels into the care of ESRA. Mark and many volunteers from several states rallied to the challenge. ESRA is now busy caring for the health of these dogs and moving them into foster care homes all around the country. We are most grateful to our volunteers who have come forward to help these dogs. We celebrate their contributions as they are our heroes on the ground. The consequences of this organization receiving so many dogs at one time are that we need to raise a lot of funds, as each dog in ESRA's care receives vaccinations, worming, a heartworm test, a microchip implanted, grooming, and spay or neuter. The cost of care is in excess of $300 per dog. ESRA is accepting donations at the website, click here to access it. As more information about these dogs becomes available, it will be made accessible through ESRA and the website www.SpringerRescue.org – the ONLY official source of information about this remarkable rescue effort. 
Kansas Over Ninety Springer Spaniels Relinquished by Breeder December 2, 2008 : 6:15 PM English Springer Rescue steps up to help dogs in need Press release from ESRA During the week commencing November 24, 2008, English Springer Rescue America Inc. (ESRA) was called into action by the State of Kansas Department of Animal Health. A commercial breeder was unable to continue to care for the animals at their facility due to the downturn in the economy, illness, and fewer puppy purchases than expected. The Department of Animal Health accepted 98 dogs relinquished by this breeder. Our member Mark Samuel (Kansas Coordinator) was contacted and, along with Judy Manley (English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association (ESSFTA) National Rescue Representative), sprang into action to move 66 Springer Spaniels into the care of ESRA. Mark and many volunteers from several states rallied to the challenge. ESRA is now busy caring for the health of these dogs and moving them into foster care homes all around the country. We are most grateful to our volunteers who have come forward to help these dogs. We celebrate their contributions as they are our heroes on the ground. The consequences of this organization receiving so many dogs at one time are that we need to raise a lot of funds, as each dog in ESRA's care receives vaccinations, worming, a heartworm test, a microchip implanted, grooming, and spay or neuter. The cost of care is in excess of $300 per dog. ESRA is accepting donations at the website, click here to access it. As more information about these dogs becomes available, it will be made accessible through ESRA and the website www.SpringerRescue.org – the ONLY official source of information about this remarkable rescue effort. To see if an English Springer Spaniel is right for your home, click here.
How You Can Help
ESRA needs the following:
1. Foster homes
2. Volunteers
3. Crates
4. Phone cards
5. Gas cards
6. Petco and Petsmart Cards
7. Dog food
7. Heartworm and flea preventatives
8. Toys
9. Collars
10. Leashes
All donations may be sent to:
English Springer Rescue America, Inc.
c/o Caryn Pola -- ESRA President
19518 Nashville Street
Northridge, CA 91326
press release and image reprinted with permission from ESRA
posted by Denise LeBeau, Best Friends Network
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When I Got My New Dog I asked for strength that I might rear him perfectly; I was given weakness that I might feed him more treats. I asked for good health that I might rest easy; I was given a "special needs" dog that I might know nurturing. I asked for an obedient dog that I might feel proud; I was given stubbornness that I might feel humble. I asked for compliance that I might feel masterful; I was given a clown that I might laugh. I asked for a companion that I might not feel lonely; I was given a best friend that I would feel loved. I got nothing I asked for, But everything that I needed- (Author Unknown) 
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Fostering - Letting You Go
I feel like this was written JUST FOR ME!!!
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Posted on May 28, 2009 at 6:36pm — 2 Comments
EDUCATION - Letter from a Shelter Manager
EDUCATION!! Let's pray that 2009 spares more lives, than the 11 million killed this year.
A Letter from a Shelter Manager:
I think our society needs a huge " Wake-up" call. As a shelter manager, I am going to share a little insight with you all. A view from the inside if you will.
First off, all of you breeders/sellers should be made to work in the "back" of an animal shelter for just one day.
Maybe if you saw the life drain from a few sad, lost, confused eyes, you would change your mind ab… Continue
A Letter from a Shelter Manager:
I think our society needs a huge " Wake-up" call. As a shelter manager, I am going to share a little insight with you all. A view from the inside if you will.
First off, all of you breeders/sellers should be made to work in the "back" of an animal shelter for just one day.
Maybe if you saw the life drain from a few sad, lost, confused eyes, you would change your mind ab… Continue
Posted on April 25, 2009 at 6:25am —
For All Rescurers . . .
People who work animal rescue are some of the strongest, most
courageous people that I know. They see and experience things that
most people don’t even want to hear about. They often stand strong
for themselves, for the animals, and for those around them and shed
their tears in private after the rescue is complete. At times they
are ridiculed for their decisions to stand up against the cruelty of
man and are chastised when they choose to speak out against hideous
forms of animal cruelty t… Continue
courageous people that I know. They see and experience things that
most people don’t even want to hear about. They often stand strong
for themselves, for the animals, and for those around them and shed
their tears in private after the rescue is complete. At times they
are ridiculed for their decisions to stand up against the cruelty of
man and are chastised when they choose to speak out against hideous
forms of animal cruelty t… Continue
Posted on April 10, 2009 at 3:46pm — 2 Comments
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Posted on February 18, 2009 at 4:32pm —
Toledo English Springer Spaniel at Westminster!
http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090209/NEWS16/902090335
Posted on February 9, 2009 at 6:57pm —
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Hi Love just went on my page and saw your message,,,,I am hanging In there so far I see a pain doc on the 10th and spine doc on the 16th they are talking surgery but I am going to try to put it off as long as I can if I can stay medicated then i will do that and manage the pain that way,,,,Summer is doing the same I am still having to cook her meals but she loves that she finished antibiotics and vet took her off the Cushings meds because he is afraid it was making her sick and to high of levels of med in system so she is hanging in there like me,,,LOL,,,I just wish she would go on her own but veet said she is not suffering at this point and she is in pretty decent health for her illnesses so we take day by day and thank you for asking and thinking of us,,,I am glad things are better on your end as well....TTYS....LOVE & HUGS
Hi sweetie hope all is going well in life,,,I am hanging in there between taking care of Summer and work it is very tiring to say the least but I am plugging along,,,LOL.....HAPPY WEEKEND.....LOVE & HUGSComments and Graphics - Happy Holidays Layouts - Photobucket
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